Episodes
Dec. 16, 2015
Episode #100 - Predominantly Fastener Related
Closing out another season of predominantly fastener related talk radio, and reflecting on the first ONE HUNDRED episodes of the podcast, John "Cool Hand" Butler , of The Olander Company, and Marty Nolan , of R.L. English, r…
Nov. 19, 2015
Episode #99 - Could Be Raining
Things could be worse, but the FTR boys aren't quite sure. Helping them sort out the methods and meaning of the Fastener Distributor Index, inquisitive index observer and proponent, Bob “GQ” Baer , of Abbott-Interfast speaks…
Oct. 29, 2015
Episode #98 - Thread and Circuses
As the fastener industry returns from its annual desert diversion, Don “Solution Man” Shan and fastener cowboy John Wachman join the FTR boys for a look at this year's NIFS (1:10:13). New NFDA president, Casey McIlhon , off…
Sept. 17, 2015
Episode #97 - Nash, Bash, Crash
Despite currency devaluations and index slumps, the fastener industry parties on. Hear what went on in Nashville at the AAFS, who topped the field at the NCFA Screw Open, and what's on tap for this year's Vegas NIFS predomin…
Aug. 20, 2015
Episode #96 - Server Issues
Barren email servers are in the news. In contrast, online fastener talk radio is brimming with useful information, as industry legend, Mr. Bruce Darling , joins raconteurs and Trinity Hardware chief, Dan Zehnder , during a l…
July 23, 2015
Episode #95 - Trouble Athread
There was no trouble when Andy and Gary Graham of National Threaded Fasteners joined forces to talk about the industry, gaining their credentials, and commenting on the changing nature of the fastener business (1:27:16). Mea…
June 18, 2015
Episode #94 - The Show Goes On
FastenerTech '15 was a huge success, and the NFDA made haste by holding its summer meeting concurrently in Rosemont, elevating its new leadership. Stelfast honcho, Don Haggerty announces a new Stelfast location (1:24:13), an…
May 26, 2015
Episode #93 - Legacy Employees
Brian and Eric are feeling ever so vibrant and youthful as they welcome fastener industry veterans Frank Devito , of Solution Industries (14:19), and Marty Nolan of R. L. English (1:15:11), to discuss the recent NCFA Distrib…
April 16, 2015
Episode #92 - Summit
When Würth North America EVP, Mr. Marc Strandquist (1:18:11), and MWFA president, Rich Cavoto (11:57), drop in to share their perspectives on the fastener business, online fastener talk radio becomes a virtual industry summi…
March 19, 2015
Episode #91 - And So On...
And so it goes, the jovial and informative, Mr. Dick Ripley , of Lindstrom, waxes eloquent on the state of the fastener industry and his latest position within it (1:17:28). Industrial Products Company IT guy, Michael White …
Feb. 12, 2015
Episode #90 - Start Your Engines
Whizzing along at top speed, the new year doesn't seem quite so new anymore, but youth springs eternal as Aaron Shushan of Specialty Sales, and Ryan Kertis of Stelfast, drop in to explain Young Fastener Professionals (1:22:4…
Jan. 12, 2015
Episode #89 - Two Good Ole Fastener Boys
The boys meant no harm when they took a brief hiatus over the holidays, and now they're back to kick off a new year of fastener talk radio. ND Industries VP of Business Development, Jim Barr , talks fastener training, and ex…
Nov. 13, 2014
Episode #88 - What Were the Odds?
Unlike winning at slots, or in the podcasting game, fast-paced fastener talk radio is no long shot as Mark Klosek and Dave Kjanek , of the Vertex Distribution team, describe the current stainless market (18:40). Then, the an…
Oct. 17, 2014
Episode #87 - Screwbola
Just ahead of the latest Vegas fastener show, it's more projectile fastener Internet talk radio! Outspoken fastener man and political wonk, Mr. Charlie Kerr , speaks on his late father, reshoring, and the upcoming mid-term …
Sept. 26, 2014
Episode #86 - The "S" is for Safety
The boys are back, feeling ever so safe thanks to far reaching efforts of our benevolent federal government, along with Mark Georgia of Fascomp (59:05), NIFS partner Mike McGuire (13:21), and Mike McNulty with the Fastener N…
Aug. 26, 2014
Episode #85 - Bucket Heads
The fastener industry may be throwing cold water around, but business conditions are hot. Mike McNulty explains the dramatic spike in the July FDI numbers, and also is joined by Robbie Gilchrist , who has news about this yea…
July 14, 2014
Episode #84 - Fully Breaded
During a virtual shore lunch of fastener industry news and information, Jay Queenin and Kelly Cole , of Specialty Bolt & Screw , explain their new partnership and plans to expand internationally (1:01:06). MWFA president, Ri…
June 12, 2014
Episode #83 - Across the Flats
There's more than one way to measure success, and the same can be said of hex head cap screws. Stelfast president, Simmi , presents her perspective on various fastener industry issues, including the Taiwanese plating situati…
May 15, 2014
Episode #82 - It's Not Easy
Wurth executive VP Marc Strandquist discusses the acquisition of Timberline Fasteners (20:39). Don "Solution Man" Shan, along with Laura Vath and Marty Nolan recap this year's wildly successful NCFA Distributor Social (1:06…
April 17, 2014
Episode #81 - Who Wants Gum?
IFI chairman, Mark Quebbeman (01:03:02), and Jason Sandefur of GlobalFastenerNews.com (20:16). Plus, FDI numbers for March with Mike McNulty and BB&T analyst Holden Lewis (38:15). Bonus: Joe Truckey explains this year's win…
March 27, 2014
Episode #80 - Cuatro
On the occasion of a momentous episode, Trinity Hardware Headquarters owner, Mr. Dan Zehnder drops in for an update, and makes clear why his company's fourth year is a fond but distant memory (1:06:10). Ruth Dowling joins Fa…
March 11, 2014
Episode #79 - Smash Their Guitars
The sound of new business opportunity is a sweet song indeed, as Aaron Shushan of manufacturer rep agency Specialty Sales attests (20:10). In contrast, the sour notes of government overreach have inspired a burgeoning movem…
Feb. 22, 2014
Episode #78 - Fershmoozled
Jay Minichino of the MFDA reports on the recent economic summit meeting in New York (10:51). Pac-West president, Tracy Lehman , and NFDA VP, Paul Tiffany , recount the recent events at the joint association conference in Pa…
Feb. 6, 2014
Episode #77 - So Sorry
Unapologetically, president of The Fastener Connection and SFA, and second generation fastener man, Michael Rodriguez , tells it like it is (1:01:06). Fastener software baron, Bob Reynolds , is heading back to Vegas for the…